Utrecht Linen
Line is made from long extremely strong fibers stands originating from the flax plant. Linen is an expensive fabric to manufacture. The quality of the finished line depends largely on the quality of the plant itself. The best flax harvest come from Belgium and France where the temperature and climate produce a superior crop. The flax fibers are found in the stakl which is picked by hand to preserve the fibers integrity. To create excellent quality linen the flax fibers are often blended from mulitple seasons to produce stability in the fabric. Good quality linen is soft and largely free of the slubs or small knots, often associated with it. Slubs are only found in lesser quality fabrics. Linen is mothhresistant and repels dirt, As well.